Winners 2018
Below is a list of the 2018 WINNERS in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The children's books were read and judged by children in 8 UK primary and secondary schools, the adult books by 2 Reading Groups, 1 in London and 1 in Stockholm. The books were marked according to EDITING, THEME, STYLE, COVER and, in the case of many of the children's books, ILLUSTRATIONS.
Jump straight to:
- Category 1: Pre-school picture books
- Category 2: Books for 6 - 8 year olds
- Category 3: Books for 9 - 12 year olds
- Category 4: Books for Teenagers
- Category 5: Books for adults (fiction)
- Category 6: Books for Adults (non-fiction)
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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What are You Willing to Risk?
Engaging dystopian novel,
think young adult 1984.
www.amazon.com
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
In a World of Despair,
HOPE
www.amazon.com
The Melody of Three
1815. And the fate of worlds
is in Rein's hands.
www.amazon.com
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
The Wandering Investor
Personal adventures, business
outlooks and observations
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Blessed Assurance
‘A gripping, character-led
story…highly recommended.’
www.amazon.com
Chermpf by W. S. Russell lll
An exciting adventure with
Gracie and the Cats of Nova!
www.borderstationpress.com
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
Veilfall
A sword and sorcery
love story!
Amazon
Hidden Heroes of our Community
A memoir that celebrates the
value of community nursing.
Amazon
An Only Child's Diary
For girls facing the
challenge of growing up
Amazon
Ripley of Valor
Engaging character, likable,
fascinating.' BookPipeline
www.thorensyndergaard.com
Last Star Standing
Kirkus-starred adventure
"A deeply addictive read" SPR
Amazon
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
The Last Roman
Some debts you cannot repay,
even if you live forever...
Amazon
Grumpy & Lumpy Bears
A story in verse with
original antique photographs.
www.amazon.com
The Cat with the Crooked Tail
A Dance-It-Out Creative Story
for Young Movers
Amazon
SERIAL DATER
A gripping psych-thriller
with a killer twist
Amazon
THE AWAN LAKE SERIES
CANADIAN COZY MYSTERIES
set in Canada’s Lake Country
www.peterkingsmill.ca
Cycles of Norse Mythology
The passion, cruelty, and
heroism of an ancient world.
www.amazon.com
Just Say "$%#&! NO!"
A Book Dedicated to the
Well Intended Overextended!
Amazon
Peter the Picky Polar Bear
What kind of polar bear
doesn’t like fish?
Amazon
Eve's Ducklings
Adorable story about a girl
wanting to befriend ducklings
www.mariamonte.com
Traffic: A Ronnie Lake Mystery
PI entangled in a kidnapping
that leads to trafficking.
Amazon
Peter the Picky Polar Bear
What kind of polar bear
doesn’t like fish?
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
TARO: Legendary Hero of Japan
In the mists of Mount Fuji...
...no one can escape destiny.
Amazon